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Sunbury

Ohio · 6,614 residents · 4.814 sq mi
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Sunbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,663. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,984 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,700. Households here earn about 39% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,614
+151%since 2000
from 2,630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Sunbury
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,663
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,586
+67%since 2000
from $18,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,553)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,715)
Black2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(223)
Asian2.3%(155)
Other5.1%(340)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,959)
Diversity Score
30
+659%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, Ohio?

Sunbury, Ohio has about 6,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbury, Ohio?

The typical household in Sunbury, Ohio earns about $80,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunbury, Ohio expensive?

In Sunbury, Ohio, the median home is worth about $241,700, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbury, Ohio?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunbury, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunbury, Ohio?

About 8.0% of people in Sunbury, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunbury, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunbury, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,568 residents, a change of about 223 percent over that period.

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